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Saturday, 20 October 2018

Double glazing

The benefits of double glazing in your home and things to consider when installing double glazed windows.

What
is double glazing?

Double
glazing is when you have two sealed panes of glass with an insulating
void between them. The gap that separates the glass panes is either
an air filled vacuum or filled with a heavy inert gas such as argon.
Both doors and windows can be double glazed.

There
are many positive benefits of double glazing, here we take a look at
the reasons why double glazing can benefit you and your home -

* Warmer
in Winter - As double glazing is specifically designed to reduce heat
loss thanks to the extra pane of glass which helps keep more heat
inside and reduces the amount of cold air seeping in from the
outside, homes that have it installed will be warmer in winter.
Double glazing also helps capture and store more of the natural heat
from the winter sun which improves the warmth inside the home.

* Reduces
energy usage - Thanks to the thermal performance of double glazing
your home will be warmer so you will use your heating system less and
reduce your energy consumption saving you money and helping lower
your energy footprint which benefits the environment.

* Sound
insulation - Double glazing can significantly reduce noise pollution
making its way into your home from outside. This insulation from
outside noise is especially beneficial if you live next to a busy
road or noisy area.

* Safe
and secure - As double glazing has an extra pane of glass compared to
single paned windows it is more difficult for intruders to break in
especially if the double glazing is laminated or toughened glass
which discourages burglars breaking in.

* Durable
- Over time single pane windows become weak. In comparison double
glazed windows are very durable and long lasting. In case of issues
double glazing on the market today comes with long guarantees of at
least 20 years for extra peace of mind.

If
you are thinking of installing windows with double glazing to your
home so that you can enjoy the benefits listed above plus more here
are a few tips so that you have a positive outcome when making home
improvement of installing double glazing -

* Research
- Spend time looking at the different types of double glazed windows
and doors so that you are armed with information and average prices
before contacting a company. By having knowledge about the different
types of double glazing and prices you will be better prepared to
make a decision on the type of double glazing you want and can afford
for your home. Plus having an idea of average cost can help you know
whether a quote is great value, reasonable or excessive.

* Ask
- Talk to friends, family and neighbours for recommendations of
double glazing companies. The benefit of getting recommendations from
those you know locally will mean you get an insight into the
reliability, professionalism and quality of product and workmanship
of various companies.

* Compare
- Get a few quotes from different companies so you can compare double glazing cost to get the best price for your budget. Ask for detailed
quotes so you can easily compare price and product to make an
informed decision on which quote and company is best for you.

* Take
your time - Don’t rush decisions and go with the first company you
contact or feel pressured to sign on the spot. For most people buying
double glazing is a big and expensive decision so take your time to
think about the offer and compare prices with other companies. Try to
avoid being tempted by sales tactics of dropping prices to get you to
sign before carefully considering your options.

Double
glazing is now commonplace in new builds, with triple glazed windows
also gaining popularity, thanks to the benefits mentioned above plus
more such as adding value to the home and how it helps reduce
condensation which causes damp. As double glazing boats so many
benefits it is a worthwhile investment for owners of older properties
that only have single pane windows. A bonus of double glazing
installation is that it does not require planning permission (unless
it is a listed building) so is a fantastic home improvement.

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